Weekend Beef Stew

(Courtesy of Mr Food)

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 lb. beef flank steak, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
3 Tbsp. canola oil
2 c. water
1 c. decaffeinated black coffee
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
6 potatoes, peeled and quartered
6 carrots, cut into large chunks
3 onions, quartered
1 tsp. browning and seasoning sauce


Directions:
Place flour in shallow dish; add beef chunks and coat completely with flour.


In soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; add beef and brown on all sides 8-10 minutes.  Add water, coffee, thyme, salt and pepper to beef; mix well and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour.


Add remaining ingredients, increase heat to high and return to boil.  Reduce heat to low and simmer 50-60 minutes, or until beef and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.